A 12-PART GUIDE

Funding Your Business

Get the download on how and when to find loans, grants and equity funding for your business – and who can help.

Four fundamentals of financing
PART ONE

Four Fundamentals of Financing

To secure funding for your business, start at the beginning: how much money do you need and for what?

The truth about free government grants
PART TWO

The Truth about Free Government Grants

Does the government offer free grants to help you start a business?

Friends and family funding
PART THREE

Friends and Family Funding

Most businesses are funded through the generosity of family and friends.

Types of loans available
PART FOUR

Types of Loans Available

From bank loans to factoring, learn about the types of loans that can help grow your business.

SBA and bank loans
PART FIVE

SBA/Bank Loans

Is a traditional bank loan the right financing for your business? Here are your next steps.

Missouri loan funds
PART SIX

Missouri Loan Funds

Meet the MOSourceLink Resource Partners who can help streamline the process for finding and securing a loan.

Missouri business incentives
PART SEVEN

Missouri Business Incentives

Missouri offers several incentive programs to help your business grow.

Grants and loans for agriculture in Missouri
PART EIGHT

Grants and Loans for Agriculture

Missouri has unique loan and grant programs to fit the needs of your agriculture business.

angel investment
PART NINE

Missouri Angel Investment Groups

What are angels? And is your startup ready for equity investment?

Venture capital
PART TEN

Missouri Equity Funds

Find out what venture capital is, if you business is ready and who can help.

Competitive grants
PART ELEVEN

Competitive Grants

Find grants that fund research of high-risk, high-growth businesses.

Credit and credit repair resources
PART TWELVE

Credit Repair Resources

Personal and business credit is critical if you are seeking capital for your business.